Places to Travel in Myanmar: December 2019

Thursday, December 5, 2019

Ananda Pagoda and The King Kyansitthar

Bagan

Bagan is the place , the well known prestigious, religious one and one of the historic World heritage sites of UNESCO lately, prevailing the image of ancient Myanmar people and it's devotion to Buddhism and where the Ananda Pagoda is located. Bagan is also the image of ancient Myanmar architectural design and represent the culture of Royal Dynasty of Bagan encompassing the interesting Grand History of Myanmar People. Talking about the history of Ananda Pagoda, there come the Great Hero of Bagan Era, King Kyansitthar, who is the founder of the Ananda Pagoda.

King Kyansitthar

He is one of the greatest warrior of Ancient Myanmar History and also recognised as one of the four Heroes of Bagan Era and became King as a predessor of King Anawrahtar, the Great founder and emperor of the Myanmar Country.

Why the King Kyansitthar is almost famous to the people of Myanmar until now is not just bravery and fighting ability but also the power of his almighty.
Also, there is an interesting Love story between King Kyansitthar and princess ManiSandar.

When Bago was attacked by enemies, King of Bago asked for reinforcement from Bagan King Anawrahtar. Anawrahtar sent the four Heroes of Bagan,including Kyansitthar, to Bago and enemies were defeated with the help of the
four Heroes. As a matter of gratitude and thanks, Bago King presented his sister as a bride to the King Anawrahtar.On the way back to Bagan,

Kyansisthar and ManiSandar became falling in love with each other. Kyansisthar was arrested for that reason. When he was brought to King Anawrahtar, the King threw with Araindamar Spear
at him. But the Araindamar Spear missed the target and cut off the rope tied to Kyansisthar. Suddenly , Kyansisthar picked up the Araindamar Spear and then he run away and escaped.

Mythology

As Kyansisthar was searched and tried to get arrested by the King's men, he run away until he reached Sagaing hill from where he jumped out to Mandalay hill passing cross the Ayeyarwaddy River, which width is nearly half a mile. Hence, you can also find the footprint of Kyansisthar and a small hole nearby made by the Araindamar Spear until now in Mandalay Hill. It was impossible for someone to cross the Ayeyarwaddy river whilst Kyansisthar did it.